New Businesses to Visit This Weekend in Nashville

Wendy S. Huffman | WBN News Nashville | February 26, 2026

From new restaurants to experiential venues, here are recent openings worth exploring.

Nashville’s growth continues to show up in new storefronts, dining concepts, and experience-driven venues across the city. As the weekend approaches, here are several recently opened or newly expanded businesses drawing attention.

Mediterranean Dining Expansion

Zaytinya has expanded Nashville’s upscale dining scene with a Mediterranean-inspired menu focused on mezze-style plates. Located in the downtown corridor, the restaurant adds to the city’s growing roster of chef-driven concepts catering to both locals and visitors.

Casual Greek Concept in East Nashville

Nick the Greek has opened in East Nashville, offering a fast-casual menu centered on gyros, bowls, and traditional Greek street fare. The opening reflects continued demand for quick-service dining options in neighborhood settings.

Ramen & Asian Fusion Growth

JINYA Ramen Bar continues to build its presence in the Nashville market, contributing to the city’s expanding international cuisine landscape.

Experiential Entertainment

Five Iron Golf blends sports simulation with food and beverage service, illustrating Nashville’s increasing appetite for hybrid entertainment venues that combine social activity with hospitality.

As spring tourism begins to build, new restaurant and entertainment openings are expected to accelerate. Neighborhoods such as The Gulch, Germantown, and East Nashville continue to see steady commercial investment.

For residents and visitors alike, this weekend offers an opportunity to explore Nashville’s evolving business landscape, one new concept at a time.

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Wendy Huffman is the Editor of WBN News Nashville and Africa Editions, where she brings the fun back to journalism—covering everything from local buzz and bold business insights to the stories that move hearts and minds. Her leadership of the Africa Edition stems from her deep commitment to the continent through LetsMakeTheDifference.org, the international nonprofit she founded to empower and uplift underserved communities. 

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